Word Meaning

dilate definition and meaning

v. t. To expand; to distend; to enlarge or extend in all directions; to swell; -- opposed to contract; as, the air dilates the lungs; air is dilated by increase of heat.
v. t. To enlarge upon; to relate at large; to tell copiously or diffusely.
v. i. To grow wide; to expand; to swell or extend in all directions.
v. i. To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; -- with on or upon.
a. Extensive; expanded.

Crossword clues for dilate

- Broaden
- Dial 8, listen and open up
- Enlarge
- Enlarge (pupils)
- Expand
- Expand (of pupils)
- Widen